From weekend warriors to professional athletes, they all want to compete at their best. With UIndy’s exercise science program, you'll be prepared for positions in exercise testing and prescription for athletes or in clinical settings, such as health clubs, corporate fitness facilities, or cancer and cardiac rehabilitation centers. An exercise science degree also provides solid preparation for advanced education and certification in fields such as physical and occupational therapy, sports, medicine, human biology, and other health sciences.
I interned with the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS), which was a truly unique opportunity. An internship is one of the final requirements needed to obtain a bachelor’s in exercise science and, although challenging, NIFS was a great experience to put on my resume.
Students graduating with a bachelor's degree in exercise science are eligible to sit for three important industry certifications.
American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainers® are fitness professionals who develop and implement personalized exercise programs for individuals across a diverse set of health and fitness backgrounds, from professional athletes to individuals only recently cleared to exercise.
This certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certifies graduates to conduct health and fitness assessments, interpret results, develop exercise prescriptions, and apply behavioral and motivational strategies to apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases and health conditions to support clients in adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors. For the 2021-2022 academic year, UIndy Exercise Science students posted a 70% passing rate for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist examination.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists® (CSCS®) are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific training sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention. The National Strength and Conditioning Association certifies graduates for exercise testing and prescription of athletes.
These curriculum guides outline the classes you'll need to take as an Exercise Science major. The general education curriculum guide lists your class options and requirements to fulfill UIndy's general education requirements, while the Exercise Science curriculum guide lists the classes needed to major in Exercise Science. You'll need to look at both guides to get a complete picture of what classes you'll take at UIndy.
Exercise Science is an accredited program through CAAHEP. Whether you are going straight into the exercise science profession or planning to go on to a graduate program, UIndy's Exercise Science major can prepare you for success.
CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation (COAES), CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2000 programs in twenty-eight (28) health science occupations (caahep.org).
Our program is accredited through 2028.
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